Pressure of Modern Parenting: Making Tough Decisions about Discipline and Your Children’s Health

2026-01-21

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Ever feel overwhelmed by the endless decisions you have to make as a parent - not to mention the barrage of advice from experts with ever-changing opinions? In this episode, we get the treat of having two of the next generation Alessi couples in the podcast booth - Stephanie and Chris Muina, and Richelle and Christopher Alessi. Together, they are jumping into the raw realities of raising young kids—sharing laughs, struggles, and honest takes on gentle parenting, immunization and trusting your doctors, discipline, and letting go of com...

Ever feel overwhelmed by the endless decisions you have to make as a parent - not to mention the barrage of advice from experts with ever-changing opinions?

In this episode, we get the treat of having two of the next generation Alessi couples in the podcast booth - Stephanie and Chris Muina, and Richelle and Christopher Alessi.

Together, they are jumping into the raw realities of raising young kids—sharing laughs, struggles, and honest takes on gentle parenting, immunization and trusting your doctors, discipline, and letting go of comparison. You'll discover how friendship, flexibility, and faith help keep balance when every family meal and doctor’s visit brings new choices and opinions.

Hear how they navigate the pressure to do everything “right,” wrestle with modern parenting controversies, and find peace by trusting their instincts and holding on to their parental authority.

You’ll walk away with fresh perspective on giving yourself grace, trusting your gut, and savoring the everyday chaos—plus get practical encouragement for loving your kids (and yourself) through both wins and mess-ups.

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